Andrew, Could you please test the ACS electronic proposal submission process referenced below within the next week or so? Sue *************************************************** Date sent: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:01 -0500 Send reply to: Research Administration List <xxxxxx@hrinet.org> From: Automatic digest processor <xxxxxx@hrinet.org> Subject: RESADM-L Digest - 26 Nov 1999 to 29 Nov 1999 To: Recipients of RESADM-L digests <xxxxxx@hrinet.org> There are 3 messages totalling 212 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. Merging Pre-Award and Post-Award Offices 2. American Cancer Society practice site 3. Position Announcement ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 11:18:21 -0600 From: Sue Keehn <xxxxxx@UALR.EDU> Subject: Merging Pre-Award and Post-Award Offices Hi- I'm looking for feedback from anyone who has experienced the merger of a "pre-award" and "post- award" office. Here at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock the Grants Accounting office is going to be moved under the umbrella of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Historically ORSP and Grants Accounting have been discrete units with different reporting lines and minimal internal communication. We think that this restructuring will streamline and improve service and communication to the faculty. While we have the support of the upper administration to do this, we know that there will be many bumps in the road, both people-wise and process-wise. We are just not sure what they will all be. There are 4 FTE in ORSP (where all of pre-award, and some post-award is handled) and 3 FTE (another to be added) in Grants Accounting. Last year UALR had about $21 million in external funding. We have about 400 faculty members. I'd be happy to hear from anyone at a university that roughly shares our profile and has been through this process. Sue Sue Keehn, Associate Director Office of Research and Sponsored Programs University of Arkansas at Little Rock 501-569-8474 ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ====================================================================== ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 13:03:17 -0500 From: Marilyn Keyes <xxxxxx@RAMS.COM> Subject: American Cancer Society practice site The American Cancer Society (ACS) has made its electronic grant application process available for practice at www.foundationcommons.org between now and January 7, 2000. After that date, the true application process begins for the March 2000 American Cancer Society submission deadline. American Cancer Society, the nation's largest private, not-for-profit source of funds for scientists studying cancer, awarded more than $84 million in 1997-98. T. J. Koerner, Ph.D., Director of Research Information Management at the American Cancer Society, especially invites research administrators to test and practice ACS' electronic grant application process and provide feedback. Your input will help ACS as it moves toward a complete electronic submission, review, and notification program. The practice period will allow Sponsored Programs personnel to familiarize themselves with the procedures of Foundation Commons and American Cancer Society as well as to train researchers as deadlines approach. Participants can register, download an application, work on the application offline, and then submit the "test" application to the American Cancer Society. Research administrators may register as themselves or as a researcher in their organization. When the application is submitted, the American Cancer Society will send an email confirmation and ask for feedback. Practice submissions can be repeated as often as necessary. Administrators may test the system itself or enlist researchers to give their feedback. Sample application material can be cut-and-pasted or converted to PDF to get a real sense of the process. All applications received through this test period will be purged from the database after January 7. As always, standard procedure requires signed approval from the institution before Foundation Commons sponsors can consider any grant application. To participate in the practice period, go to www.foundationcommons.org, click on the American Cancer Society logo, click on the "Begin" button and follow the instructions given. Technical assistance is available through the web site. American Cancer Society was the founding member of the Consortium developing Foundation Commons, designed as a common site for foundation grant applications. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation joined soon thereafter and recently was joined by Alzheimer's Association and Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. The site is administered by Research and Management Systems, Inc. (RAMS). For more information, contact Paul Rodman at Research and Management Systems, Inc. (RAMS), 404-350-3234 or xxxxxx@foundationcommons.org. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Submitted on behalf of American Cancer Society and Foundation Commons by: Marilyn T. Keyes Research and Management Systems, Inc. (RAMS) ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ====================================================================== ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 13:30:38 -0500 From: Mark Abbey <xxxxxx@UAMAIL.ALBANY.EDU> Subject: Position Announcement The following position is available at the University at Albany, State University of New York: Director of Sponsored Funds Accounting The Research Foundation of SUNY at the University at Albany invites applications for the position of Director of Sponsored Funds Accounting. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private, nonprofit educational corporation that administers contracts and grants on behalf of SUNY. Established in 1951, the Research Foundation facilitates research, education, and public service at 30 state-operated SUNY locations. The Office of Sponsored Funds Accounting at the University at Albany is responsible for the post-award financial administration of over $45 million annually in revenue and expenditures for research and training activities. Reporting to the Assistant University Controller, the Director of Sponsored Funds Accounting has the responsibility for the post-award financial administration of grants and contracts received by the Research Foundation of SUNY at the University at Albany. This individual will take a lead role in developing and implementing University policies regarding the administration of sponsored fund projects. The Director will directly supervise five full-time staff, as well as temporary employees and student assistants. The Director will have a high level of interaction with research project directors, Research Foundation central office staff, project sponsors, as well as various administrators throughout the campus. Responsibilities include insuring proper establishment of accounts, timely and accurate completion of transactions, billings, collections, payments, and reports, development and maintenance of cost accounting methodologies, and overall compliance with mandates of project sponsors and other external regulatory entities. The Director is expected to serve as a subject matter expert in the areas of research funding rules and regulations for the campus. The Director will also play an active role in the implementation of new integrated administrative computing systems by the University and Research Foundation. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have strong analytic and written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments and insure the efficient and effective use of resources and technology. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting is required. A Masters degree and/or CPA is preferred. Must have a minimum of five years management experience, including experience with grants and contracts. Experience in higher education and developing and implementing automated financial systems preferred. Knowledge of rules and regulations related to federal and other grants a plus. Interested candidates should submit a resume along with a letter of application by December 3, 1999 to: Chair, Director of SF Accounting Search Administration 338 University at Albany, SUNY 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, New York 12222 The Research Foundation of SUNY is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Mark P. Abbey Associate for Sponsored Programs The Research Foundation of SUNY Office for Research University at Albany, AD216 Albany, New York 12222 Phone: (518) 442-3505 Fax: (518) 442-3560 E-mail: xxxxxx@uamail.albany.edu ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ====================================================================== ------------------------------ End of RESADM-L Digest - 26 Nov 1999 to 29 Nov 1999 *************************************************** ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================
